Janesville Elementary vs Vieja Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 656 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janesville Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
313 students
Vieja Valley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
| Measure | Janesville Elementary Janesville, California | Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3052 of 5,693 | #910 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36505 of 50,301 | #12396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 313 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 62% |
| city | Janesville | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vieja Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 33.1).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Vieja Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 50.5%).
- •Janesville Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Janesville Elementary better than Vieja Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vieja Valley Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Janesville Elementary and Vieja Valley Elementary?
About 656 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janesville Elementary: 313. Vieja Valley Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janesville Elementary and Vieja Valley Elementary rank in California?
Janesville Elementary is 3052nd of 5,693 and Vieja Valley Elementary is 910th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).